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| Stock up (Copyright PLynneDesigns) |
I have a tip for you today:
stock up.
I am not talking about going out and grabbing every paper
line known to mankind or buying every new tool in the scrapbooking world, I am
talking about the basics.
This is tip is not only for people who are just starting in
the world of scrapbooking, but for anyone who has ever scrapbooks, sews, or make
containers out of gourds. Any crafter or
hobbyist. This tip does not apply to
collectors.
Step 1: Look for
anything that is being used on a daily basis or anything that you cannot go
without.
Step 2: Make a
permanent list of those items, like this:
Tape runner
refills
White color
paper and matching envelopes
Kraft color
paper and matching envelopes
Black color
paper and matching envelopes
Liquid glue
3-d squares
You get the picture. Suggestion: if you do not already know, your computer if
you use one, makes a great filling system.
Make this a file on a spreadsheet program like Excel, that way, you can
print out the list. If you do not like
that system, you can always have a little notebook, and write a permanent list
in the back of it. Here is a perfect
example a video showing an inventory
binder to take with you to shop. (I think I will make this one)
Step 3: go shopping
OK, this does not apply if you already have the stuff you
need but it helps. Catch things on sale
(Michael’s Joanne’s, and Hobby Lobby have weekly specials)
Step 4: buy what you
need for other projects. If there is a
project you are working on, buy for that project ONLY. This will help cut back on the clutter. Also use Peter Walsh’s technique for
combating the clutter. As you use,
replace, but you cannot buy another if you do not use it. If you want a new tool, sell
the old.
Step 5: organize your
space.
This part is a must.
The reason is with an organized work area, you can create better, and
think clearer.
I hope this little tip helps. Be blessed my friend
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